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MW53 HUA

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,820 mi
Last recorded148,820 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 HUA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 148,820 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 146,085 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 139,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 134,076 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 129,945 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 129,079 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 127,585 miles

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 127,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pad light on

eml light on

Pass 25 Feb 2014 125,736 miles

Engine management light on!

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 124,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 124,121 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 122,133 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 108,908 miles

Creek / squeak on the n/s/r suspension, suspect a bush or ball joint seizing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wear lips on both front discs

Fail 25 Jun 2010 108,908 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Creek / squeak on the n/s/r suspension, suspect a bush or ball joint seizing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wear lips on both front discs

Fail 22 Jun 2010 108,784 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r disc pitted

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

o/s/r inner side light not working

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2009 81,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 81,962 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 60,001 miles

advise both front tyres worn on edges..

Pass 24 Nov 2006 44,350 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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MW53 HUA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW53 HUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MW53 HUA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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